The Pac-12 bowl season was an exciting one, with some teams performing better than expected and others falling short of expectations. As we look back at the season, let’s examine some of the best and worst performances from the Pac-12 teams.
The best performance of the bowl season came from the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks were able to defeat Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, 28-27, in a thrilling game. Oregon was led by quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for three touchdowns and ran for another. The Ducks defense also played well, holding Wisconsin to just seven points in the second half. It was a great performance from Oregon and a great way to end the season.
The Washington Huskies also had a strong performance in their bowl game. They defeated Boise State in the Las Vegas Bowl, 38-7. Washington was led by quarterback Jacob Eason, who threw for three touchdowns and ran for another. The Huskies defense was also impressive, holding Boise State to just seven points. It was a great performance from Washington and a great way to end the season.
On the other end of the spectrum, the UCLA Bruins had a disappointing performance in their bowl game. They lost to Cal in the Cheez-It Bowl, 35-30. UCLA was led by quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. The Bruins defense struggled, allowing Cal to score 35 points. It was a disappointing performance from UCLA and a tough way to end the season.
Overall, it was an exciting bowl season for the Pac-12 teams. While some teams performed better than expected, others fell short of expectations. As we look back at the season, let’s remember the best and worst performances from the Pac-12 teams.